Intrathoracic gastric volvulus: an autopsy case report

Intrathoracic gastric volvulus: an autopsy case report

First described by Berti in 1866, gastric volvulus (GV) is an uncommon and potentially lethal entity. GV occurs when the stomach twists by more than 180º resulting in obstruction of the alimentary tract, visceral ischemia, necrosis, and perforation. It is classified according to the rotation axis in...

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Main Authors: Cristiane Rúbia Ferreira, Linda Ferreira Maximiano, Victor Manuel Lobo dos Santos, João Augusto dos Santos Martines
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2013-06-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Stomach Volvulus
Abdominal Pain
Mediastinitis
Pancreatitis
Shock
Septic.
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/58911

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